During a Pre/Post-Natal Certification Class I was performing abdominal work on a woman who was pregnant and her baby instinctively turned over and exposed his back for me to massage! How absolutely AMAZING is that!!!

Research from the Mayo Clinic has listed the following asBenefits for infant massage:

Encourage interaction between giver and baby

Helps the baby relax and sleep

Positively affect infant hormones that control stress

Reduce crying

Can aid in bowel elimination (per Certification Class)

More research is needed, but some studies regarding premature babies, suggest massage (moderate pressure) may promote growth.

What a wonderful change positive touch can make on persons body.........regardless of their age.